A young man is forced into a dangerous job as a rat-catcher in London to survive.
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Izzy and Asha discover a hidden wilderness in an urban derelict site and fight to protect it from development.
A magician performs tricks for a crowd, but his magic is interrupted by a sudden rainstorm.
A lonely cat named Ugly finds an unlikely friendship with a young boy named Pablo in their urban neighborhood.
A young boy searches for his missing brother in a vibrant, unnamed city.
Set in 1950s Harlem, this story follows a young Jewish boy named Mikey who befriends a Black girl named Lena, navigating racial tensions and forming an unlikely friendship.
A group of stray dogs navigates the harsh realities of urban life, forming bonds and facing dangers as they search for survival.
A young girl named Maria dreams of becoming a ballet dancer in the vibrant setting of Alphabet City.
A young Latina poet navigates the complexities of identity, family, and community in her Los Angeles neighborhood.
A young girl named Angel navigates the complexities of life in Los Angeles, dealing with family issues and her own identity.
A young boy named Eli discovers a mysterious harmonica player in his apartment building.
A teenage boy named Marcus grapples with the death of his older brother and the mysteries surrounding it.
A talented young basketball player from Los Angeles navigates streetball games, family issues, and the pressure to succeed.
A group of children living in a tower block face challenges and form friendships.
A young girl named Amy navigates the complexities of family and friendship in Brooklyn during the 1980s, dealing with her parents' divorce.
This novel follows a young Black girl named Nia as she navigates adolescence, friendships, and family dynamics in urban America.
In the Bronx, a group of teens gather for an open mic night, sharing poems that reveal their struggles, dreams, and identities.
Brutal tells the story of a teenage boy who is forced to confront his past and the consequences of his actions after a violent incident.
A group of kids forms a hip-hop dance crew and faces challenges.
This book follows the adventures of a group of streetwise children in a city environment.